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Offline Boggler

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« on: October 26, 2007, 08:48:28 PM »
Hi,

As part of a participation game to be run by Wessex Wargamers Winchester (my local club) at Warfare in Reading (UK), I've volunteered to make a 1920's backwoods moonshine still as the central feature in a Cthulu inspired scenario. Last year (and once before) we won the Best Participation Game trophy for 'The Thing' (I built the helicopter..not much but it looked cool) , so there's a lot at stake this year if we're going to do it again

Here's the progress so far:



I don't want it to look too 'industrial' so will be cladding the tanks in wooden strips and adding a rough stone base to the boiler. I'll also be adding some barrels and other bits and bobs.

The next step will be to add the pipework after cutting the base down to the irregular outline I've marked out.

Any of your ideas and suggestions would be very helpful  :)

Cheers

Jim

Offline Evilcartoonist

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« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2007, 02:23:09 AM »
Lookin' good already. How about a dog chained up as a guard? Maybe a pile of corn cobs, apples or potatos (or whatever else your fellas might be using as the mash.)

Perhaps you could add a couple little details around the "camp" such as a shotgun leaning against a rock (for protection) or a couple moonshine jugs sittin' around from which the still operator can "sample" the product?

I'll keep watching as you post more photos! :)

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« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2007, 07:02:45 AM »
Speaking of which: who makes blood hound and basset hound miniatures? Excellent for gangster settings.

I know where I can get:
Mastiffs
Altasians
Dachshound
Poodles
Pugs
Bull terriers
Dobermans
Huskies
PON (or some similar shaggy sheep dog)
Bull dogs

Online Malamute

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« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2007, 07:24:54 AM »
Quote from: "hammershield"
Speaking of which: who makes blood hound and basset hound miniatures? Excellent for gangster settings.

I know where I can get:
Mastiffs
Altasians
Dachshound
Poodles
Pugs
Bull terriers
Dobermans
Huskies
PON (or some similar shaggy sheep dog)
Bull dogs


Hammershield, you are the true master of knowledge on all things of a lead canine nature on this forum. I think you need a new title :lol:
"These creatures do not die like the bee after the first sting, but go on age after age, feeding on the blood of the living"  - Abraham Van Helsing

Offline Lowtardog

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« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2007, 10:04:34 AM »
Megaminis produces the Fox and hounds pack they would make good Sleuth hounds.

I think they also have packs of mixed dogs one of which I am sure is a Basset hound..

Outpost also produce Sleuth hounds in their Border Reivers range and Wolf hounds in their Aztec range

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« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2007, 07:01:19 PM »
Right, right... I forgot about those.

Griffin makes deer and wolf hounds.
I think Obelisk makes a Chihuahua and a Yorkshire Terrier
GW makes rottweilers in their LotR range
Copplestone makes a Snowy which is some kind of Schnauser or terrier

Offline Boggler

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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2007, 06:27:12 AM »
Thanks for your input and ideas.

I've finished the still so will (hopefully) post some photos later on today.

Offline Gluteus Maximus

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« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2007, 09:13:11 AM »
How about a rocking chair, with a banjo leaning against it? You could have a washing lne with a load of denim dungarees hanging from it. An old tattered Confederate flag?
An old beat-up Ford pick-up truck might look good, if you have space to fit it in.

Offline Boggler

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« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2007, 12:22:46 PM »
Nice ideas...I'll see what I can come up with. I like the washing line concept in particular, and the flag (although the game's set in Arkham County so I'd have to rethink the stars and bars?).

I've also got a Days Gone By model AA ford somewhere which I could jack up on some blocks and weather down...that would really look good as an extra terrain feature! Nice  :roll:

Offline Boggler

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« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2007, 06:23:19 AM »
An 'site under construction' picture:



The finished still, give or take a few final extra bits:



A 28mm figure for comparison:


Offline Arcticman

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« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2007, 07:45:31 AM »
:love:  :love:
That is one beautiful still! From idea to the finished product. I love the copper finish on the destilling vat, the pan and the big vat. THe finish is great! It actually looks as if you could use it and make minature drams. :lol:  

Just what the moonshine industry needs  :D  :D

Offline Gluteus Maximus

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« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2007, 08:55:48 AM »
Yes, the metallic finishes are superb, as is the weathered wood effect. Looks like you could be an early favourite for the "Best Particpation" award again :love:

Please keep us up to date with the rest of the project!

Offline Gluteus Maximus

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« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2007, 08:58:35 AM »
:lol:  I just realised your sample figure is holding a crucifix up against the apparatus!
Is this some sort of subliminal puritanical message? :lol:  :lol:

Offline Boggler

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« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2007, 08:27:52 AM »
Thanks Guys,

The Black Scorpion armed vicar was the only figure I had to hand but I think he fits quite well...the evils of booze and all that  :wink:

I'll take some photos of the game at Warfare so you can see the whole sst up. I suppose I should post them over on the Cthulhu board as there is a Arkham connection.

Incidentally, if you're going to Warfare (it's well worth it) then please come and  see the game in action and take part. It's the Wessex Wargamers Winchester 'Hillbilly Hell' participation game (we're usually located in the same hall as the competition games).

See you there!

Jim

Offline Aaron

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« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2007, 02:34:06 PM »
Funny, I thought he was blessing the still! I love the paint job. That is one huge still!

 

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